State of the climate: What Australians need to know about major new report
The latest State of the Climate report is out, and there's not much good news for Australians.
Earth Sciences
Nov 23, 2022
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They might not have a spine, but invertebrates are the backbone of our ecosystems. Let's help them out
Many of Australia's natural places are in a poor state. While important work is being done to protect particular species, we must also take a broader approach to returning entire ecosystems to their former glory— a strategy ...
Plants & Animals
Nov 23, 2022
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Pocket feature shared by deadly coronaviruses could lead to pan-coronavirus antiviral treatment
Scientists have discovered why some coronaviruses are more likely to cause severe disease, which has remained a mystery until now. Researchers of the University of Bristol-led study, published in Science Advances today (November ...
Biochemistry
Nov 23, 2022
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Opinion: The criminal justice system is retraumatizing victims of violent crime
In a split moment, violence can change our lives. We could become a target of violence in our home, school, workplace and community. You might be slapped, punched, stabbed or shot, resulting in serious injuries, trauma or ...
Social Sciences
Nov 23, 2022
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Why do kids bully? And what can parents do about it?
Bullying is unfortunately a common problem in Australian schools, with surveys suggesting one in five teenagers are bullied.
Social Sciences
Nov 23, 2022
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Cooking in caves: Research reveals sophisticated prehistoric culinary habits
Research from the University of Liverpool has revealed that our Paleolithic ancestors enjoyed vegetarian meals and cooked up sophisticated, flavorsome recipes including flatbread-like items.
Paleontology & Fossils
Nov 23, 2022
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Mathematical theorem used to crack US government encryption algorithm
In the digital era and moving towards quantum computing, protecting data against hack attacks is one of our biggest challenges—and one that experts, governments, and industries worldwide work hard to address. While this ...
Mathematics
Nov 23, 2022
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A Republican bubble? How pollsters and pundits got the US midterms so wrong
During the month leading up to the US midterm elections, talk of a commanding Republican victory went from a "red wave" to a "red tsunami." The Republicans were on for the win. The polls and gambling markets, or so-called ...
Social Sciences
Nov 23, 2022
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Researchers reveal effects of defects on electron emission property of graphene electrodes
After studying the effects of irradiation defects on the work function of graphene electrodes in thermionic energy converters (TECs), a research team found that the generation of defects in graphene through irradiation would ...
Nanophysics
Nov 23, 2022
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Texas Comptroller asks feds to consider energy industry in endangered bat listing
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar has asked U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to refrain from identifying critical habitats for tricolored bats over concerns about how it could limit the state's ability to produce energy.
Plants & Animals
Nov 23, 2022
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